Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 71 Academy Rd, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,928 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $53,000 (Feb 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $147 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.58-5-16 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.58-5-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,928 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,900 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08891700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 ACADEMY RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-2621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 7O. S FELIX |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 3000 |
71 Academy Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2003.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 ACADEMY RD, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003544 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11029 / 2305 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Academy Rd was $147 with exemptions applied, down 69.1% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $147.00 (-69.12%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $476.00 (+4%) | $196,000 (+164.86%) Land $8,400 Building $187,600 | $196,000 (+62.89%) Land $8,400 Building $187,600 |
| 2024 | $340.00 (+290.8%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $74,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $70,000 | $120,325 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $113,821 |
| 2023 | $87.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $74,000 Land $4,000 Building $70,000 | $105,714 Land $5,714 Building $100,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Academy Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 71 Academy Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 684 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GoNetspeed.
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